Psst. I’ve got a secret to share with you …
but you have to promise to keep it quiet.
Because if my other mason jars caught wind of what I’m going to tell you, they might just create an uprising …
or, worse still, shatter into a million little pieces.
You see, I’ve grown quite fond of this 1 1/2 pint mason jar from Ball Canning (you can find it here …)
And, dare I say it, it may even be my current frontrunner favorite among all the amazing mason jar shapes and sizes …
Though, to be fair, the classic pint-sized jar is the jar that started all this crazy mason jar crafting. So it will always hold a special place in my heart.
But this 1 1/2 pint sized jar has been fun to play with for the holidays. Like yesterday’s mason jar cookie jar. And today’s Candy Cane mason jar …
How To Make A Candy Cane Mason Jar
Step 1: White Paint
Give the jar two coats of white paint. I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White. But you can use acrylic paint from the craft store.
Let it dry overnight.
Step 2: Washi Tape
Tape off the candy cane stripes. I started at the bottom and wound up on the diagonal.
Step 3: Red Paint
Paint with red paint. I used acrylic paint from the craft store.
Let it dry overnight.
Step 4: Touch Up Paint
While I had planned to distressed the jar, when I removed the washi tape it also pulled off white paint.
More than I wanted to be distressed. So I touched up with the white paint.
Step 5: Sand & Seal
I used some sandpaper to distress.
And then sprayed with an acrylic sealer/finisher in a matte finish (I found mine at the craft store).
Now you can see why this mason jar has captured my creative crafting heart!
Linda
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Shelley @ Fort Worth Mama says
LOVE!!
Chris F says
um…I think now I’m in love with mason jars!! 🙂 so neat!
andrea cammarata says
I am so feeling the vintage vibe! LOVE this Linda…you are the Michelangelo of Mason Jars! Hugs…